We are very much looking forward to hearing what our latest speaker has to say at DataFest 2018. Erin Akred of DataKind, whose mission is harnessing the power of data science in the service of humanity, will be discussing data philanthropy in action. DataKind does this by bringing together teams of skilled volunteers with not-for-profits […]
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Deep Learning Collaboration between N-Sea and University of Strathclyde
Integrated subsea service provider, N-Sea, and the University of Strathclyde’s Institute of Sensors Signals and Communications at the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, have developed a deep learning video annotation model for automatic eventing of subsea survey video. The project is supported by The Data Lab Innovation Centre with the collaboration combining the state-of-the-art […]
RGU and DNV GL are using Data Science to Reduce Cost and Inform Future Practices in the Energy Sector
Robert Gordon University (RGU) and multinational provider of risk management and sustainability services, DNV GL, have joined forces on a project which aims to deliver cost savings to the oil and gas industry. The project, ‘Digitization Platform for Processing, Detecting and Classifying Symbols in Engineering Drawings’, is being funded the Data Lab Innovation Centre, supported […]
Scotland’s Pipeline of Data Talent Boosted
The Data Lab MSc programme for 2017/18 was officially launched at an event yesterday, where we welcomed our new cohort of 130 students across 11 Scottish Universities. It was a fun day of networking, where students got to hear about their year ahead, and learn from real Data Scientists’ experiences both in the private and […]
Collaboration between Scottish Government, NHS/NSS and The Data Lab Wins Award
On Wednesday 21st June, the annual Holyrood Connect ICT Awards took place at the Waldorf Astoria in Edinburgh. The awards celebrate excellence in public sector ICT, aiming to recognise the achievements of Scotland’s leading public sector practitioners and teams and their work in developing innovative and creative solutions to public service challenges through the use […]
Data-Driven Design of Abstract Art
Post by Matthew Higgs, Data scientist at The Data Lab An Example of Negative-Time Evaluation in The Intention Economy Motivation Every prototype you build is an investment of time and/or money, and it’s only when you start getting feedback on a prototype that you can start to assess whether it was a good/bad investment. What […]
ScotlandIS Digital Technology Awards 2018
Application is now open for the Digital Technology Awards 2018! The Digital Tech Awards on 26 April always attract fierce competition from all corners of our industry and provide an amazing opportunity to showcase your company. Be in with a chance to win one of their coveted awards. The Data Lab are proud to be […]
The Data Lab launches CPD & Training Programme
The Data Lab has launched its CPD and Training Programme for 2017 this week. Building on the success of previous modules, The Data Lab will be offering courses ranging from data visualisation to statistics. Andy Kirk from Visualising Data will return to Edinburgh in November to deliver a one day course as part of the […]
Scotland Can Do SCALE 2017: World Class Business Growth Training
Are you an ambitious, innovative entrepreneur who wants to grow your business in the UK and internationally? Or are you a business founder who has seen your growth stall and need to be re-energised? Perhaps you are a corporate innovator leading a product development team and need a structured approach to achieve scale on a […]
New Data-driven Innovation Help for Scottish Businesses
Scottish Enterprise, The Data Lab and ScotlandIS are joining forces to create a programme of activities and support for business to help them understand and take advantage of the massive benefits of data-driven innovation. This next wave of innovation will disrupt existing markets and create new business models that are built on having better access […]